Westonaria Crime Statistics

Westonaria, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,621

-12.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,030

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Westonaria (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	344	21.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	213	13.1%
Common assault	contact	195	12.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	187	11.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	159	9.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	128	7.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	112	6.9%
Attempted murder	contact	81	5.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	76	4.7%
Murder	contact	75	4.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	65	4.0%
Kidnapping	contact	63	3.9%
Carjacking	contact	59	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	53	3.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	52	3.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	48	3.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	44	2.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	43	2.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	39	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	37	2.3%
Rape	contact	27	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Westonaria Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Westonaria Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Westonaria Safe?

No, Westonaria has high crime levels.

Westonaria scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Westonaria is 3,030 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Westonaria, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-1%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-12.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

9/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Westonaria

In 2025, Westonaria recorded 1,621 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Westonaria is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 344 reported cases (21.2% of all crime in Westonaria), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 213 cases (13.1%) and Common assault at 195 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Westonaria has decreased by 12.4%, a positive sign for the Westonaria community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Westonaria?

The most reported crimes in Westonaria are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (344 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (213 cases), Common assault (195 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Westonaria compare to other areas in West Rand?

Westonaria has a crime rate of 3,030 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Rand, Hekpoort is safer with a rate of 365 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in West Rand

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Hekpoort	71,319	195	365	A (90)
Magaliesburg	71,319	371	694	A (80)
Wedela	71,319	392	733	B (79)
Tarlton	71,319	482	902	B (75)
Muldersdrift	71,319	1,093	2,043	C (51)
Khutsong	71,319	1,260	2,356	D (46)
Fochville	71,319	1,402	2,621	D (43)
Bekkersdal	71,319	1,472	2,752	D (41)
Mohlakeng	71,319	2,378	4,446	F (22)
Carletonville	71,319	2,790	5,216	F (18)